Monthly Archives: April 2005

US Code Title 15 Chapter 22 Subchapter 1 Section 1052

Posted on April 30, 2005 by Lonny Paul

TRADEMARKS Section 1052. Trademarks registrable on principal register – concurrent registration Continue reading →

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Punycode – HUH? Well, it may be helping someone steal your customers!

Posted on April 30, 2005 by Lonny Paul

Everyone realized that the opening of the world to international characters via “punycode” domain names may cause a problem. Well, it already is. (from CACert.org) Continue reading →

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‘Into Tomorrow’ with Dave Graveline – May 1, 2005

Posted on April 30, 2005 by Lonny Paul

Sunday I will appear with TigerDirect co-founder Dan Brown with all the “Into Tomorrow” crew from 3PM to 5PM eastern on your local radio channel, XM, Sirius or online at intotomorrow.com. Continue reading →

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TigerDirect files Suit Against Apple to Stop “Tiger” Operating System – Violates Trademark

Posted on April 28, 2005 by Lonny Paul

Apple’s Tiger Operating System is purported to violate the trademark of TigerDirect’s “Tiger” and “TigerSoftware” trademarks. Continue reading →

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Grossest. Pet Story. Ever. (*From Craigslist.com)

Posted on April 27, 2005 by Lonny Paul

Funny I tell you. I am not one of those people who forward emails to a million people. I’m not the one who shows the cute pictures. But this, is too funny. (From Craigslist.com) Continue reading →

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DCMA Digital Millenium Copyright Act – It works!

Posted on April 26, 2005 by Lonny Paul

Believing in the power of legislation is one thing – actually seeing it WORK, is another. Continue reading →

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EDT Hosting annouced- DCMA Responsive Webhosting Company

Posted on April 26, 2005 by Lonny Paul

In order to be considered cooperative in a situation goes a long way – Joe over at EDT Hosting makes you feel like everything is okay in the world, while you are feeling it’s in a shambles. Continue reading →

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Nominet UK Terms of Use – UK takes tough stance in Registration Policy

Posted on April 25, 2005 by Lonny Paul

Nominet (UK) lays down the rules pretty strict and may be a model for all GTLDs. Their interesting validation methods, physical mailing of high-tech, non-scannable documents which require good validation. Continue reading →

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The Trademark Timeline – United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Posted on April 24, 2005 by Lonny Paul

Trademark application, registration and approval does not have to be a challenge, and in fact can be quite efficient as long as the proper research is accomplished. This timeline shows just how fast it can be with the US Patent and Trademark Office Trademark Application Process! Continue reading →

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Defensive Domain Registration – Proactive Offense

Posted on April 23, 2005 by Lonny Paul

When getting prepared for a defense, often the best offense possible is the ‘path-of least resistance.’ The same holds true when you commit to defensive registration of domain names to protect your rights now, and in the future. Continue reading →

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